Proceeding contribution from Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 June 2026. It occurred during Private notice question on Middle East: Iran Conflict.
Middle East: Iran Conflict
That is really important. Even if the strait were to open immediately for goods to flow, there is already a scarring on many economies. We are particularly concerned about a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The impact will depend on planting seasons and agricultural practices, but it is likely that there is already going to be an impact on food security, in some way or another, in some countries.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 857 c16
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- 2026-27
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- House of Lords chamber
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- Iran Middle East Shipping USA Conflict resolution Ceasefires Strait of Hormuz
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- 2026-06-18 16:16:14 +0100
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